The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 April 1931
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Title Section19 1931-04-15 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,310. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 15, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article394 1931-04-15 1 It is rumoured that members of the Spanish RoyM Family except the King, left Madrid by special train for Valencia. A Republic has been proclaimed m many towns Page 11. It is learned that final agreement has been reached on the Chadbourne Sugar Restriction Scheme— Page 10.394 words
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Article947 1931-04-15 1 My name is Digger. I'm a professional dog from Australia, my line of business being sheep. i My Pedigree is not all that it might be, but I know my job, and that is all the boss worries about. It is because of the boss947 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement304 1931-04-15 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH. PASTEURIZED MILK OHTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES. RAFFLES HOTEL j I THIS EVENING 6.15 I Special Cabaret Tea Dance 1 MADAME KELVEY'S TALENTED PUPILS 1 and I THE PERFECT DANCER I (Admission $1.) NOW READY THE304 words
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Advertisement261 1931-04-15 1 J jl^^M \j) 1 I i I ANNOUNCING I 1 Our Appointment as 1 1 Sole Agents Throughout Malaya i I FOR I j Swallow gAriell, Ltd. I World Renowned Manufacturers 1 I op I I BISCUITS CAKES. 1 I McALISTER Co., Ltd. 1 I Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang.261 words
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Advertisement82 1931-04-15 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS r Cinema guide— Page 2. Harmstons Circus announcement Page 2. Doited Engineers are agents for Philip lamps Page 1. Refrigerated supplies at Little's Page 10. Cheaper Electricity Page 3. Columbia records at Robinson Piano Co., Pase 1 Gifts should be -Very" Very different j j Very useful j82 words
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Advertisement22 1931-04-15 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH, PASTEURIZED BULK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL I EADLNQ PROVISION STORES.22 words
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Article341 1931-04-15 2 A Successful Show at Kuala For an initial effort, the Selangor Gani Scx-iety's show held on Saturday at the Kuala Lumpur racecourse was attended by marked success, to a degree that exotvded the expectations of the organiseis. says the Malay Mail. In the most favourable circumstances, flower341 words
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Article194 1931-04-15 2 Several Injured at Penang Meeting Pour persons were injured m an accident which marred the interest of an otherwtoi .successful Penang Municipal Sports meet h.ld on Saturday at th? Esplanade, favour* d by j bright weather, at which their was large crowd of spectators, sa>s the Straits Echo.194 words
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Article131 1931-04-15 2 Chief Secretary and Attorney General as Plaintiffs I From Our Own Correspondent] Malacca, April 14. An important civil suit opened this morning befOß Mr. Justice Whitley m the second Malacca Assizes. This case is known as the railway land case. The Chief Secretary to Government. F.M.S. and131 words
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Article47 1931-04-15 2 Another Arrest m Connection With Watchman's Murder Another Bengali was arrested by De.ectiveInspector Judge early yesterday morning at the sth mile stone, Bukit Tlmah Road m connection with the recent Rangoon Road School murder. This makes the fourth arrest m conjivction with this ntt.47 words
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Advertisement202 1931-04-15 2 New Shipment Jiist Arrived of MORNY'S Hiffh Class Toilet Specialities. Bath Soap, Bath Salts, Bath Dusting Powder. Complexion Powder. Toilet Soap MEDICAL HALL LTD. Opposite O.PO Singapore. Out station orders promptly despatched. Everybody j Agrees That the Best food m Town, The most attractively- I presented dishes and The delightful202 words
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Advertisement184 1931-04-15 2 SIGNAL SUCCESS t A Dramatic Thunderbolt from the British Studio that has elicited the unstinted applause of the amazed first nighters MURDER ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S ARRESTING ALL-BRITISH TALKIE c.IS To-Night Nightly 9.30 VICTORIA THEATRE HERBERT MARSHALL m MURDER! with NOR AH BARING— ESME PERCY— DONALD ICALTHROP It is BLSTREETS mighty challenge184 words
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Advertisement260 1931-04-15 2 The House with the UP-TO-DATE Pictures' (1930-1931 Productions Only S i i TO-NIGHT II 6.15 AND 9,15 i I I THE CAT WILL CREEP, BRINGING SHIVERS AND SHAKES OF LAUGHS AND THRILLS TO SINGAPORE! |i helen TWELVETREES i !j lily an TASHMAN I S RAYMOND KACKETT 1 S jean HERSHOLT260 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous263 1931-04-15 2 THE WEEK Wednesday 15th. High Water 09.05. 7.6 ft.. 21.49. 7.6 ft Rural Board meeting 11 a.m. Sandycroft Rubber annual meeting, Chartered Bank Chambers 12. Tiffin on Rotterdam Lloyd motorship LVmpo. 12.30 p.m. Football: Div. II G.E.C vs. S.C .T.C. at V.M.C.A. Ho Hong vs. Mansficlds at Warders' ground Reserve263 words
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1890 1931-04-15 3 EARLY DOORS' RUSH Gallcryites Gave Expression To Their Feelings To the majority of the present generation of I playgoers, who enjoy their theatrical entertain- I mem m comfort, from a cheap and cosy seat m a palatial City Picture Palace, the discomforts of1,890 words
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Article263 1931-04-15 3 Knightsbridgc and the Duke of York's The committee appointed by Mr. Qnowden (Chancellor of the Exchequer) to report on Government property, Is recommending that both Knightsbridge Barracks and the Duke of York's Headquarters, Chelsea, shall be sold. The committee, of which Sir Howard Frank was263 words
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Advertisement155 1931-04-15 3 ELECTRICITY j^ ECONOMY AND SERVICE I E Energy for lighting and fans as from April will be charged at 17 cents per unit, representing a 15% REDUCTION on the former figure of 20 cents. Services to all premises within Municipal limits are now FREE up to 60 feet. MUNICIPAL ELECTRICAL155 words
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Advertisement425 1931-04-15 3 »*!raw»ww»!ii!fi!iiwai*!iiW!fiK!fiw^ I Estate Trust Agencies f (1927) Limited. I I BRANCHES: j j 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. J i 11, Light Street PENANG. j j 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. \fi jjj Registered by and Security deposited with ifi the Straits Settlements Government. S g Act as Trustees, Administrators,425 words
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Article710 1931-04-15 4 MORE POWER AND SPEED Hydraulic and Mechanical Brakes (By E. Y. WATSON.) Detroit. Wtiile the new cars of 1931 represent more power and therefore more speed than any yet built, they likewise are safer. This conclusion is to be drawn from engineering opinion which is710 words
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Article286 1931-04-15 4 Court Suggestion m an Incurable Case A suggestion that there should be State homes for drug addicts was put forward by Mr. Claude Hornby, solicitor, m making an appeal at the Marylebone Police Court on behalf of a woman of culture, who. after a series of286 words
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Article446 1931-04-15 4 Surprise Vote of the Stage A mass meeting of actors and actresses held at the Strand Theatre m mail week voted for the Sunday opening of theatres. The meeting, representative of every branch of the profession, carried the vote by an over whelming majority amid scenes of great446 words
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Article65 1931-04-15 4 Government Committee to Report [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. April 13. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is appointing a committee, with Sir Benjamin Cohen. X.C.. as chairman, to report on the law and practice relating to industrial assurance and to assurance on the lives of children under ten65 words
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Article84 1931-04-15 4 A Book of Essays During Southward Flight [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby. April 13. The Prime Minister. Mr. Rasmay RacDonald returned to London to-day from Lossiemouth. his Scottish home, where he spent the Easter parliamentary recess. He travelled m a two-seater bomber, piloted by Flight-Lieutenant Hislop,84 words
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Article43 1931-04-15 4 Recovery From a Severe Cold [British Radio Official Service.] Kutfby. April 13. Princess Victoria, the King's sister, who has had a severe cold and who was, on Saturday, visited by Sir Milsom Rees, the King's laryngologist, has to-day almost recovered.43 words
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Article26 1931-04-15 4 League of Nations Mission [British Radio Official Service I Ru*by, April 13. The League of Nations has decided to send a mission to Liberia.26 words
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Article64 1931-04-15 4 Mr. Wee Tok Ham. managing director of the Mm Kuo Ji Poh Press. 70. Robinson Road appeared before the District Judge, Mr. G. C. Dodd. yesterday, m answer to a summons charging him with infringing the telegram copyright of Reuter's. The case was fixed for May 1. Mr. A. J.64 words
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Article367 1931-04-15 4 Mr. Montague's "Gross Insult" Lady Houston, who guaranteed £100.000 to enable Great Britain to defend the Schneider Trophy, has sent the following letter to Mr Ramsay Mac Donald: "A month ago. when everyone m the country (excepting Mr Montague) was bubbling over with deliuht at my having saved367 words
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Article58 1931-04-15 4 Brussels Mar It is alleged that the skull of Si of Hungary, who died on November was identified this morning In Hi< of St. Gudule. at Brussels, when I BOBMI composed of physicians. historians, ann other witnesses opened a shrine m ww relic was kept for many58 words
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Advertisement231 1931-04-15 4 MADE AT THE ROYAL BAKERY i '4'' :i" v ■^^T^r'jg^^^^Jj^B «B m»^ w^r m^r^ Swiss Rolls, I Cherry CaAes, Madeira Cakes, i Sponge Sandwiches, Pastries etc. i i i i Available daily at the i I i i i i Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. fl S^B^b'^^^ J .^tt fl^B^BS231 words
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Advertisement402 1931-04-15 4 THE FUTURE OF THE EMPIRE ties m the arm cf every nursing mdhr \^3^S»r^^y 'T^HERE are occasions when, do what you I -V 7 A will, the Mother's milk remains scanty, X weak and unsuitable. In these cases Sunshine Glaxo has proved helpful to the Mother, remedying the difficulty and402 words
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Article957 1931-04-15 5 A CONSTANT PROBLEM Supremacy of Human Effort Spending an evening a week or so ago among a number of musical people, writes Francis Toye m the Morning Post, the conversation turned en gramophones and wireless, which, everybody agreed, have revolutionised musicmaking m Britain if not m the957 words
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Article84 1931-04-15 5 Young Priest for Whom There w?is No Hope The Rev. Donald Bishop, aged 24. curate at St. Barnabas. Epsom. Surrey, who was buried at Epsom m mail week, was ordained on his death-bed a week before. He was to have been ordained at Godalming but he was84 words
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Advertisement329 1931-04-15 5 1* |r^ FOR COMFORT f li Acceleration I*! Speed. t TT |v| Ihe Chrysler Car XX is Hard to Beat. 'w^ Leader m Style |1^ and Body Comfort, I CHRYSLER 66 I TOURER $2,650. x SEDAN $2 950 I S* CHRYSLER 77 TOURER $3,950. SEDAN $4,200. ROADSTER $3,750. L CHRYSLER329 words
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Advertisement181 1931-04-15 5 ISNT THIS WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR TRUCK TYRES the experience of too. I -^1 Bsr v^i X^i All A A^A JL> I vvvv* '^^^^^HBBMK?KvilwjvH^^f(Jl^BßSS^^* '•"•'"■l'M*!* ■■■.•■•.■l'! IM*" ■*-'-'*"-'^d^^^p t rf^ "w t T"'"^ 7 1 y\ T TI i^ I'l 1 Jr 1 w,v.y.>.'.'.., v .^^m W^BwSBSsESkBk&SSB^BSWk181 words
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Article, Illustration1250 1931-04-15 6 Chess Problems and Solutions. By Our Chess Editor. County Chess In the Southern Counties Championship. Surrey has defeated Kent by a biti margin 15 S games to tVfc< It was a M board matcli. The scores on the top twelve boards were Surrey. Kent. 1. C F. Cornwall J. C.1,250 words
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Article1061 1931-04-15 6 Picture-Framing at Home With the improvements m reproduction it is not only the quality but also the number of colour-prints that is increasing. There artpictures from the magazines, postcard and other reproductions of the Old H/Mtm. not to mention the really beautiful illustrated "boostings 1 i>f travel tours and1,061 words
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Article144 1931-04-15 6 Autumn Crocuses Written on Holiday The authorship of 'Autumn Crocuses, a play to be produced by Mr. Basil Dean m the WestEnd, with Miss Fay Compton as the 'star,' lias been up to now something of a mystery. It was written by a young woman144 words
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Article1337 1931-04-15 6 Orders and Disorders the World Over ANE evening a short while ago. ere the sun had yet set. and the long streams of cars were vending their ways to The Gap. Brighton and other local spas, there dropped plumb m the Heart of Singapore a1,337 words
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Article, Illustration895 1931-04-15 6 CONTRACT AND CONVENTIONS. By HORATIUS The growth of Contract briCge during me Just year, and particularly since the match bttWieil British and American teams, has been aStOUndiny. It is almost exactly a ye»r ago that I went to the United States. Wh .> I left. Auction895 words
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Article206 1931-04-15 6 Shown at the Business The business Efficiency Exhibition, at the White City, contains numerous improvements m apparatus. There are many types of British ingenuity on view, for which it is claimed that they havenot only provided the service hitherto almost monopoly of American llllllH but hnvgone even farther206 words
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Article307 1931-04-15 6 A "Gent's Straw B<tt:t r believe my eye*. \\t Uu: •and symmetrically prominent h> t-' 1 the shop window of a hum Ui Bond-stmt J* ttr. pay with a bright club nlwr definitely aloof from its dull panion.v A "Gents Str.iv. Boater Vfctorfen I at aii!307 words
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"BEAUTY QUEEN'S" STORY OF NIGHT ATTACK
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Article485 1931-04-15 7 Loaded Revolver Hidden Under Her Pillow Nice, Mar. 12. Will the Prencb authorities accept the plea lira Charlotte Nirdlinger. the strikingl" autiful twenty-rive-year-old blond wtfc oi Mi Fred Nirdlinger. the American millionaire theatrical Baagnate, that she shot and killed her husband m self-defence last night because he ted485 words
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Article259 1931-04-15 7 Wealthy Man Who Sent His Brides to School New York. Mar. I.*. Mr Nirdlm^fi was the head of one of the lurut>( theatre chcuits m the eastern part of the United States and was well known in 1 New York and Philadelphia theatrical circles. His fortune is estimated259 words
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Article185 1931-04-15 7 Police Search for a Missing Woman Nice. Mar. 15. The poltM United between six and eight o'clock this morning the little village of Vencc. near here, where then- is an Anglo-American colony. A number of houses were visited, and the residents were, roused from their beds and185 words
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Article46 1931-04-15 7 Nice. Ma-. 17. Permission to keep her eighteen-months-old daughter with her m prison has been granted to Mrs. Nirdlinger. The baby was taken to her mother m the prison to-day. Mrs. Nirdlinger will be brought up for trial t'urly In May.46 words
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Article294 1931-04-15 7 Scotland Yard to Send it to Cambridge Cambridge All Cambridge has been profoundly stirred by the astonishing news that three anonymous undergraduates have "confessed" to tying up Mr. Francis Ellis, the 19-year-old student, who wa.s found nagged, trussed and dead m Room 23 at Sidney Sussex College. Cambridge.294 words
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Article193 1931-04-15 7 Ncrthwood I Middlesex tfn. Elli* said: "You may say the letter was handed to relative of mine m Cambridge by a strange man." The letter stated that the writers expressed regret for what had occurred m the room, and that they could not for obvious reasons193 words
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Article132 1931-04-15 7 CIVIL SERVANTS LIVE LONGER NOW And Go on Pension Earlier Too Sir Russell Scott, of the Treasury, said recently that the burden of Civil Service pensions was likely to increase for a good many years, even if no change was made m the range of scale. Sir Russell, who was132 words
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Article76 1931-04-15 7 Penang Boy Seriously Injured I From Our Own Correspondent 1 Penang, Apr. 13. Henry R<id. the lad injured m an accident at the Municipal sports is lying m a serious condition at the general hospital. It is believed that his skull is fractured. Reid was a spectator76 words
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Article116 1931-04-15 7 The following were the successful candidates of St. Andrew's School at the last Cambridge examinations Schocl Certificate: N. P. Orchard Honours), Tan Eck Soon. B. H. Megga (Distinction m English). Lee Samuol. Lee Mcng Joon. Liang Arthur. P Abisheganaden. Chan Joo Kirn. Tan Eng Wan, Bonf Kok Chheng,116 words
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Advertisement601 1931-04-15 7 v KIC.HING-MACHINE*S MEANS HEALTH lISERY TO YOU. drt -t relation ■<■■'■ flu man or woman ...i lacks Vitality and stamina n« \t [eels 'up to the i■.i .i worse, the thin rrj often held up to ridicule I feel ai robust H* quick, eaaj >;:< n firm, m althy (ftesh,601 words
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Advertisement160 1931-04-15 7 PV^^w^^^^r^S <I>K?>K^J*^^^^^J<^ O^V^ B*^^^^<J8 *^^^^<J^ VVi j I VT^OU can place absolute faith S I m the goodness and purity of < I Milkmaid* Condensed Milk. < I For "Milkmaid' Milk i> rich I creamy milk from cows fed I > on the finot pasture land m j I >160 words
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1235 1931-04-15 8 A MONTE CARLO FACET The Story of the Ten Million £aundry Look "Monsieur!" Surety he was the King ol Commissionaires. On his blue breast there flashed and glittered medals which really must have begun at Poictiers. His lace was rich and red. fitted with1,235 words
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Article383 1931-04-15 8 Misadventure Verdict at Inquest I From Our Own Correspondent] Penang, Apr. 13. The coroner delivered a verdict of death by misadventure this morning at the inquest on a Malay boy named Badin Bin Dali. who died as result of injuries received m a motor accident at Tanjong Tokens383 words
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Article245 1931-04-15 8 Chinese Sentenced at Malacca I From Our Own Correspondent j Malacca. April 1J The Assizes Court to-day heard two cases of UK possession of seditious documents Dan Suan Khow. nrated January 20th m the vicinity Of Jasin. with a bundle containing Communist literature was sentenced to two years'245 words
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Article154 1931-04-15 8 Exhibition Dancing at the Raffles Hotel Madam Kelvey's pupils, with thr invaluable co-operation of Zlata. gave a performance during the tea dance at Raffles Hotel yesterday afternoon. Zlata was delightful and captivating, and she carried off. deservedly, the whole hearted praise of the audience. Her Russian154 words
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Advertisement280 1931-04-15 8 4f 4r fPHIUPS I High Voltage 30, 40, 60, 75 100 watt Lamps are RFDUCED IS°/ X JL i n oi*l o t^ ♦a* 111 pi IV/V# J t For Better I-yigKting v JPHILIPS LAMPSI I United Engineers Limited. I JJ (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements j; ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. V280 words
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Advertisement148 1931-04-15 8 A FEW OF I Crosse S Bhckwell's s I Famous Products. m Vinegar I Steak Kidney Pudding Lemoncup Catsup <• Orangecup Sausages I Essence of Chicken Ox Tongue Jelly Crystals Potted Meats I Tart fruits bottled Cod Roes Jams Marmalades Black Leicester 1: STOCKED BY ALL DEALERS. i frommm M%148 words
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Advertisement412 1931-04-15 9 BUSINESS r ypewrTting j, uniting v ork imrtfir n m. BaUafacUon d TV m moderate. STBAITB TKrSfVfUTIMO IU KK.\l i hiifi.j Strn Si:ij;.«l)ore. MARBLE FLOORING TILES. SINGAPORE CASKET CO. Nor. 1 A. Tenhas Koad, off Lavender Street Phone 60. 5. "experienced help~ masseuse. i ROM 8 A.M. TO 8 P.M.412 words
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Advertisement730 1931-04-15 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MVNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE Ls hereby given that tender* are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained m the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Salr 0j 1 Vertical Boiler. 1 dynamo with wirinu rtc., 1 Cameron Pump, and about730 words
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Advertisement731 1931-04-15 9 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Meeting of Burton Of the Singapore- Chamber of ComrmiTc will be Ktici m th^ Exchange Room. PuUerton Buildup, on Monday, April 20th. 1931, at 12.30 p.m. for the purpose oL rJieUDC a rcprcacntathc ol the Chamber upon731 words
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Advertisement577 1931-04-15 9 NOTICES SALONIKA ARMY AND BLACK SEA FORCES. Will all tbOM who M r\ed m «>ither of above forces kindly send postcard giving their present address and unit with which (bey served, to Lieutenant -Colonel M. J. T. Reilly. M.C. S.S.V.F.. Drill Hall, Beach Road. SINGAPORE. It Ls proposed to hold577 words
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Advertisement304 1931-04-15 9 W^W IN THOUSANDS OF HOMES IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD •OLD A UCOMMDfDID JnV A W A S^F BYfTOIESEVUYWMUI < agents i V/l\Jlv^ Asm |y/Alvl 1 V. R. VICK A CO, m *2 ■OHG KONG BANK CHXIiUtt ]L M -g^^-fc^ I BN<^ oRt MciriYlcllclClG H IH BXAO4 STRJEK& wuiia304 words
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775 1931-04-15 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1931 THE SPANISH CRISIS Present indications m Spain are that Republican opinion m the country has made much greater progress than it appeared likely to do three months ago. Subject to the arrival of the country results which may be generally considered as likely775 words
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Article305 1931-04-15 10 Mr. J. H. de Saram. manager of Tras Rubber Plantations. Tras. Pahang. has entered the General Hospital. Kuala Lumpur. The Rev. K. McPherson has succeeded the Rev. Keppel Gamier on the Committee of Management of the Waterfall Gardens Penang. The Rev. F. W. J. Reynolds is suffering from influenza and305 words
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Article172 1931-04-15 10 Judge Comments Upon a Legal Irregularity The irregularity of a solicitor appearing for both the plaintiff and defendants was commented upon by Mr. Justice a'B. Terrell m the Supreme Court yesterday during an administration action over a Chinese estate. Mr. E. R. Koek appeared for the172 words
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Article641 1931-04-15 10 SENSATION HUNTER What an Essay Writing Test Revealed Can one judge the psychology of a school boy from the subject he most readily chooses fcr an essay The question was asked at the meeting of the Psychological Society, at the Adelphi Hotel, yesterday afternoon, and gave641 words
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Article266 1931-04-15 10 Affairs of the Late Mr. Vincent Gibbons On grounds that the estate was apparently insolvent, and that the deceased's affairs were m a state of chaos, Mr. P. Storr (representing Mr. Carter Saunders Ransom, accountant to the National City Bank of New York, who was granted266 words
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Article102 1931-04-15 10 The marriage between Mr. Charles Theodore Smith, only son of the late Mr. C. T. Smith. 3rd Dragoon Guards, and Joyce Marie daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles EveryBrown. of Pernacres Cottage. Pulmer Buckinghamshire, took place last month at St' James's Church, Fulmer. Mr. C. T. Smith was with the102 words
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Article108 1931-04-15 10 SUGAR RESTRICTION How Votes Have Bee* Allotted [Reuter's Service.] London. pii M No official statement is Issued, but it ed that final agreement has been r Paris on the Chadbourne Sugar R scheme which will be ratified m B the next fortnight. It is understood that Mr.108 words
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Article264 1931-04-15 10 Decision m Case Against Vehicles Official Before Mr. Whittcn. m the foil p,,]^ Court, yesterday afternoon, the eluded m which Mr. P. Wilson, of U Department, was charged with usn. force and of wrongfully OOOflnJ Chinese motor bus owner. The accused on the first charge and fined264 words
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Article191 1931-04-15 10 Alleged Criminal Breach of Trust J. Aksman Glosz. the Hungarian who va* recently arrested on charges of criminal breach of trust, was produced before the District Judge. Mr. G. C. Dodd. yesterday when date was fixed for the hearine of the case. The accused claimed trial on th:191 words
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Article88 1931-04-15 10 EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE The report of the above for lift] following details: There are at present 10 vacanci correspondence for which MJBH I mitted. Receipts and Expenditure show 1 $30,727.88 with balance m hand ot Monthly contributions now t<>t:u I APPLICATIONS Previous II Singapore 53 I Penang 2 1 Malacca88 words
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Article101 1931-04-15 10 The 21st annual general meeting i Hua Kok Association (Straits Uv Club) was held at Mr. Chua residence No. 19 Seah Street, on April and the following were re-elected Oflee J; for the ensuing year: President Mr Ctnu E Chwee; Vice- Presidents Mr. Onu Bang Mr. Tan Chow Kirn; Hon.101 words
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Advertisement146 1931-04-15 10 Macgregor.Caldbecx&O LONOON GLASGOW ll'»fc.Wl <—* SOLE IMPORTERS. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kongi. [Incorporated m Shanghai* 90 ROBINSON ROAD. TELEPHONE €228. i Pure Fresh Cow's Milk I I 5-5 1 FROM I OUR OWN DAIRY FARM I OBTAINABLE AT COLD STORAGE 1 I ORCHARD146 words
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Advertisement137 1931-04-15 10 THE MEMOIRS OF MARSHAL FOCH. Translated by Colonel T. Bentley Mott. MARSHAL FOCH did net intend that these memoirs should be released until many years after his death, but because of recent bitter controversies on which they have so great a bearing, the Marshal's family now permit the publication of137 words
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Article1351 1931-04-15 11 SPANISH ROYALTY LEAVE MADRID REPUBLIC PROCLAIMED IN MANY ALFONSO STAYS AT CAPITAL SEVERAL WOUNDED WHEN GUARDS FIRE Madrid. April 14. An unconfirmed report, which appears, however, to come from reliable source, states that the Royal Family with the exception the King left Madrid at 7 a.m. m a special train1,351 words
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Article65 1931-04-15 11 CHICAGO HORROR Nine Dead; Others Believed Lost [Reuter's Service] Chicago, April 14. The worst underground accident m the city's history occurred to-day m a sewage tunnel which is under construction. Fire broke out m the supporting woodwork and nine men have been brought out dead.65 words
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Article123 1931-04-15 11 Siam and Air Mail Liners [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] Bangkok, April 14. The Siamese aviation authorities are placing at the disposal of the regular air mail liners hitherto calling at Don Muang, which m view of the heavier machines now employed will be unusable m the wet season,123 words
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Article96 1931-04-15 11 One Bulletin a day to be Issued Rev tor "s Service 1 London, April 14. It is officially announced that the King continues to make good progress. The progress m the past few days is considered so satisfactory that m future only one statement ?*s to his96 words
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Article102 1931-04-15 11 New Terror of the Air [Reuter's Service] New York, April 14. A new army monoplane which is a veritable "flying fortress" has been designed by the Fokker Company and satisfactorily tested. The planes single wing bristles with six machine guns which, when the plane is diving m attack,102 words
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Article98 1931-04-15 11 Operation of Karachi— Delhi Service [British Radio Official Service] Rugby, April 14. The Indian Government have now ordered from A. V. Roe, Limited aeroplanes to be used when the agreement with Imperial Airways for the operation of the Karachi Delhi services expires at the end of this98 words
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Article69 1931-04-15 11 On the Mud for 47 Hours [British Radio Official Servicel Rugby, April 14. The Holland-Amerika 30,000* ton liner Staten^am sailed for New York late last night, having *»n on the mud off Cowes, Isle of Wight fr hours. She was towed into deep water as 3 Jde rose69 words
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Article61 1931-04-15 11 Outrage by Chinese Communists [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Hankow, April 14. It has just been learned that when a body of Communists on April 4th captured and looted Patung, on the Yangtse 70 miles above Ichang, they took prisoner Father Maryn Aeons, a Belgian missionary, who was tied61 words
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Article64 1931-04-15 11 [British Radio Official Service] Rngbj, April K. A memorial has been dedicated m St. Paul's Cathedral to Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry Jackson. He was a distinguished seaman and great scientist and responsible for much pioneer work m wireless telegraphy. Wireless was installed under his supervision m64 words
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Article156 1931-04-15 11 REVOLTING EVIDENCE Trial of Labourer Held m Camera [Reuter's Service] Dusseldorf, April 14. Evidence given at the opening of the trial of Peter Kuerten, labourer, who confessed to the Ripper crimes which terrorised Dusseldorf two years ago, was so revolting that the proceedings were held m camera.156 words
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Article142 1931-04-15 11 Nanking Says End m Sight [Reuter's Far Eastern Service] Nanking, April 13. Extrality negotiations are said to have taken a more favourable turn. Political circles »re most optimistic regarding the outcome. It is officially announced that the British Minister is expected at Nanking on April 18 to conduct142 words
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Article99 1931-04-15 11 Big Orders For Britain [Reuters Far BMtern Service] Nankin?. April 13. Large orders are going to British railway manufacturers. The Board of Trustees of the British Boxer Indemnity decided thai part of the funds, aggregating nearly £4,000.000. now m the Hongkong Bank. London, be iir.;nediately appropriated for the99 words
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Article189 1931-04-15 11 Jewellery Stolen From Rene Ulhnann's The premises of Rene Ullmann. the wellknown dealer m jewellery and precious stones. at the Capitol Flats, were, according to a report made to the police, broken into by burglars during the early hours of Monday morning. Jewellery to the value of189 words
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Article23 1931-04-15 11 Australian Government Decision (Reuter's Service] Canberra, April 14. The Federal Government has renewed the sugar embargo for a further five year?23 words
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Advertisement238 1931-04-15 11 -k V V JMECCANOI X REAL ENGINEERING IN MINIATURE. *f I .^^^^S U U T^*B T rCl^ra^ I n Imr""^ *L v tT t T r I B /^tetfejfi^^rfk^* y*^MßwF%"Jh^T^'" f Vt| jp I*v |Jj^ Q»LJ^p jW^f y^^^k By \V. lAt \f*i m 4^^ > %BBBBBMB^^tß^^^^^^^^^^^^^Tß^jßl bB^^BW x t WHEN238 words
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Miscellaneous92 1931-04-15 11 COMMODITY MARKET LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES I FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, April 14, 5.15 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £115 716 (£ll4 15 16). Forward £116 1516 (£ll6 7|16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair92 words
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Article686 1931-04-15 12 'government position Attitude of the Left-wins Socialists WILL MR. BALDWIN RETIRE? I By Air Mail I I From Our Own Correspondent Lcndr.n. April 2. nignHV ml erenU tare taken place lately m the political world. The Liberals have made one inert' nUempt to put th'ir house686 words
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Article183 1931-04-15 12 British Campaign m Europe and America I By Air Mail] [From Our Own Correspondent] London, April 2. A three years' campaign to advertise the supremacy of British tailoring and British cloths is to be launched m the autumn by the National Federation of Merchant Tailors, m co-operation wtih183 words
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Article65 1931-04-15 12 Influenza's Toll m England I By Air Mail 1 I From Our Own Cone spondent 1 London. Mar. 31. There were 303 deaths frcm influenza m London ai.d the peat towns of the country last Week: the total infUun/n c 1 aths m those places so far this65 words
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Article340 1931-04-15 12 JUDGE CRITICISED Sanctity of Marriage Oath I By Air Mail I From Our Own Correspondent I Louden, April 2. According to some people the "unw-itten law" was recognised m England this week when an Italian named Martinueci living m Dayswater was found not guilty of murdering340 words
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Article240 1931-04-15 12 Girl's Kody m Peat Bog By Air Mail I [From Our Own Correspondent) London. April 2. A rather gruesome find was made this weak when the remain? of Gwendoline Molly Phillips, a 16 year rid Exmoor uirl. almost a skeleton, were found In a peat bop on the240 words
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Article142 1931-04-15 12 Britain's Exports Not Likely to Be Affected i 1 By Air Mail I London, April 1. Mr. W. Graham (President. Board of Trade* •tiled m the Commons that it would not be possible, until the terms of any customs agreement that might be arrived at were known, and142 words
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Article169 1931-04-15 12 £6,000 Annuity for Wife: £3,000 Gift to Secretary i I By Air Mail I Lcndon. April 2. Substantial bequests to his staff were left by Mr. Hugh Morrison. Conservative M.P. for Salisbury, aid a director of the Phoenix Assurance Company, whose estate is stated to be Cl. 756.418169 words
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515 1931-04-15 12 NATIONS BALANCE SHEET £800,000,000 Wanted, Hut No Increased Income Tax I By Air Mail] London. Mar. 31. With the close of the financial year the telegraph and telephones will be busy conveying} final figures from distant centres to the Treasury, where the balance sheet will515 words
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Article266 1931-04-15 12 Theatre Managers are Very Annoyed I By Air Mail 1 [From Our Own Correspondent I London. April 2. The battle over Sunday Theatres and Cinemas is to take place after Easter. The Home Secretary has announced that he intends to bring m his Bill shortly after the House266 words
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Article126 1931-04-15 12 I By Air ftfftU] [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Lor.dtvi. March 3t. The appointing of racetm to the fUBOtM English piano makers Jchn Broadwood and' Sons. Ltd.. :s a sad event m the firm's historic career: it is the oldest Hrm of keyboard instrument mnkei-s m exist- -ne*\126 words
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Article381 1931-04-15 12 DOCTORS OVERWORKED Cheap Motor Coaching Trips !By Air Mall] [From Our Own Correspondent] London, April 2. There is every likelihood of a good Easter, such as we usually have m this country, although last year was an exception. At Easter everybody troops out into the381 words
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Article358 1931-04-15 12 Crusade for Health and Fitness IBy Air Maill I From Our Own Correspondent) London. afar. 31. Although we know that women's activities are increasing rapidly, we are still astonished to learn the many directions m which these activities do increase. Thus the first week-end on the open road358 words
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Article162 1931-04-15 12 Cavendish's Declining: Membership I By Air Mail} [From Our Own Correspondent] London, Mar. 31. Quite a number of West-End Clubs have been going through hard times lately but the Cavendish Club seems to be the first well-kncwn one to announce that it will have to close162 words
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Article420 1931-04-15 12 WINNERS' TRIALS Many Offers of Marriage I By Air Mail] [From Our Own Correspondent) London, April 2. It looks as il the Sweepstake feeling is somewhat parallel to the Sunday Amusement feelinp m this country. Members cf Parliament have been asking questions m the House of Commons420 words
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Article265 1931-04-15 12 Author and Critic Popular with Every Class [By Air Mail] I From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 31. Although the death of Arnold Bennett last week was not totally unexpected as grave news had been received of him for some time, it was c till a great shock265 words
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Article174 1931-04-15 12 Mice Worth £100 Each at St. Albans Show ißy Air Mail] I From Our Own Correspondent London, April 2. A strange show has just been opened at St. Albans. Hundreds of mice are assembled there at one of the largest mouse shows that has ever been organised.174 words
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Article23 1931-04-15 12 Befcrr Mr. Justice a 'Beckett Terrell :_Wec IJ«in Neo <m.\v.) n. Wee Kah Kent- and Wee Gin Twe?.23 words
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Article151 1931-04-15 12 U.S. NICARAGUA TROUBLES MARINE OFFICERS DEAD Insurgents Massacre Guards REINFORCEMENT OftDftft] •> [neuter's Bervfc 8a1b,..,. v Beriotuj disturbances have broken ragua. Following the killing m an bCt«eeil native guards ;ird ir.;uiy captain of the United Slato* Umi Marines. beleaguered on the > requested Washington to Mod faun protection. Consequently, the151 words
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Article255 1931-04-15 12 Three Changes Expected LReutert Far Eastern Sen Tokio. \prit n It is reliably learned then \v:i! changes m the MW Cabinet. Mr. Dgaki, w Mr. Tawara (Commerce) and Mr M (OIWNM) ;ire ittinnp and will be General Minami. Mr. Keikichi Tan Yukio Sakurauchi but possibly th i255 words
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Article63 1931-04-15 12 Figures for Release Prices IReuter's ir I'artv 4p« The EnteraaUona] Oooferew ot Baji l porters has pasted resolution PlrsUy: automatic seleast t&Jt if the price reacln d tv.o c ■nt.- tar C cordly: optional release of 2' v pef >• cents; thirdly: compulsorj rclrasi or 112.500 tons63 words
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Article73 1931-04-15 12 Brains M Well U Brawn I Reuter*i Ben h i Riga, Ifrf Buk t citizens disposhif < r or tfchmc;:! Improvements abroad permission of the authorttfal Will be liable to ter. jrean liptfcmUß I flacatton of an their proptrt] -l issued by the Council of f mi^ars. Th-^73 words
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Article20 1931-04-15 12 Distinguished Flyer Bagdad rßettter'l Ser»ice| Prtnoe Bibe.se.. President •>' I Aero Fed-ration .irriv<>d ItOflQ on his flight to Balton.20 words
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Article40 1931-04-15 12 [Renter*! Benrl The Judue of the Dublin HK'M ordered that Knulu) Smla's I Grrnd National BwU|WtllTf wtnnil vested pend:n^ the bearllll Ol YD Scala by two London Italians. yv--OoocUntteo, who elata hare oC I nings under an Bfretmeni40 words
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Article1395 1931-04-15 13 Full Description of Great Race i By Air M.ul I I From Our Own Correspondent! London, Mar. 31. Grakle won the Grand National Steeplechase at the fifth attempt m 9 mm. 32 4-5 sec., re- 1 cord time for the race. The weather was i fine and the1,395 words
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Article407 1931-04-15 13 Warwickshire C. C. Have Too Many Matches I From Our Own Correspondent! IBy Air Mai!.! Lcndcn, April 2. With the arrival home of the Cricket To i Players, we are all now definitely interest -d i i cricket. All the team looked very fit and th r>. was407 words
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Article174 1931-04-15 13 This match wns played on the V.M.C.A. ground on Saturday and ended m a win for United Engineers. V.M.C.A.: R. P. Ridley b Clifford 7: J. Pillai b Clifford 2; M. Harvey b Fennie 1. H. Gibson b Clifford 8; A. Brown c Chester b Fennie174 words
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Article162 1931-04-15 13 The following was the result of the match played between the S.H.B.J.S.C. and tinGloucester Band on the former's ground: S.H.B.J.S.C: Elankayer b Herbert 11; Hamid not out 32; B. Wilis Ibw b Herbert 2; Willis b Herbert 0; Nada Rajah b Herbert 0: Sengam b Herbert162 words
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Advertisement483 1931-04-15 13 Dulls Teeth It is a constant danger F H i^nn r gTe t Cn f m tetth contains no pumice, h r < <U V h^^^ or crude abrasive. It most tooth and gum disorders. It is M iaft that dentists recommend f 11 ams 1 h V m l483 words
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Advertisement316 1931-04-15 13 y. vXy.\X''-'» CL^^. 'MmmmlS^ 1 "II I I VIII II S I^Y^lljll^^ tferm. Nothing builds I Start taking i ■> I^h I^H &^^^!^^^^^l^^^r \^^K b^H 1 4 I ,7""r;i TO-DAY/ W OBTAINABLE AT ALL CHEMISTS AND STOKES, [i 1 1 at $1.50 and $2.60. The $2.60 size contains double the316 words
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Advertisement781 1931-04-15 14 Blue Funnel Line REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. ■XPSESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre). Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due Sails. t HECTOR For Marseilles, London,781 words
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Advertisement492 1931-04-15 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) mERMAN" LINE, rTX,™?,^ G B AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. 1O HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. CITY OF BATAVIA Doe Singapore. CITY OF CORINTH 7 June 9 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OP492 words
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Advertisement410 1931-04-15 14 P. &> O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated 'ai England).) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERN MIN LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA JAPAN Due Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnage 1931. KARMALA 9 lO r,410 words
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Advertisement750 1931-04-15 15 XO NAPUEB, MARSEIILt^ I^^ o AN^WFK^ ROTTERDAM AND HAKOZAKIMABU T. 10.500 Apr. 22 23 KATORI MARU T 000 Iv .c 18 19 rPHIKINIMARU T. 12.000 May 6 7 .KASHIMA MARU t/ioooo J'v 2 3 HAKUBAN MARU T 10.500 M.y 20 21 YASUKUNI MARU T ***** July 15 16 rNxNiA^ u750 words
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Advertisement509 1931-04-15 15 ■B^ t^H f^^ Or FAMOUS %0% PRESIDENT LINERS. fff TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO. SUE/. PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES AND GENOA. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Singapore. Singapore. Penan*;. New York. Pre*. Polk In Port Apr. 16 Apr. 18 May 2<" Pres. Adams Apr.509 words
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Advertisement910 1931-04-15 15 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. I ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.J (Incoiporated m Holland.) DVDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 5451, mith sub-connections to: Passage, Freights, Transhipment. Marine Departments and jli Managers'^ desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan*> of the TRAMXLF.nS OFFICIAL910 words
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Article83 1931-04-15 16 American Explorer Returning to China San Francisco, Mar. 26. Aboard the Dollar liner President Grant when he sailed for the Far East to-day was Mr. Roy Chapman Andrews, the noted explorer, who is returning to his home m Peking where he will complete plans for a83 words
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Article34 1931-04-15 16 April 14.—Hong Keat. Gemas. Hong Kwon?. Esmeralda. Barratta. Agapenor, Antung, Kelantan. Scott Harley, Lyee Moon, Bennevis, (Brit); Halvdan, (Nori; Mandasan Maru, (Japan); Singkep. Buyskes, Poelau Laut, (Dut). April 15.—Palima. Majang. (Dut); Memnon (Brit).34 words
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Article37 1931-04-15 16 The M.M. Mail Steamer Sphinx is due here irom Colombo on Saturday at 6 a.m. and will probably sail on the same day at 3 p.m. for Saigon, Hong Kong. Shanghai. Kobe ar.d Yokohama. Berth S.H.B. Wharves.37 words
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Advertisement590 1931-04-15 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3.352 tons).. [Cargo only.l s.s. MARELI.A is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de590 words
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Advertisement333 1931-04-15 16 M.s. LALANDIA. Consignees of cargo per the above motorship from Europe (arrived April 9th. 1931 > are hereby notified that a general survey of all cargo landed m a damaged condition will be held at Godown No. 22 at 2 p.m. on Friday, the 17th inst. No further survey wxii333 words
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Advertisement548 1931-04-15 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. l nc (Incorporated In U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Du Balls n i^ M.S. SIL\ r ERTEAK May 1 May 4 M.S. SILVERSANDAL May 19 May 25 Ti June 28 For rates and particulars548 words
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Miscellaneous643 1931-04-15 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantiui (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 ajn Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping. Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam g a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6643 words
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Article18 1931-04-15 17 •be ratfl (>f freight on Rattans has been per 7 cwt. as from July Ist,18 words
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Article489 1931-04-15 17 An Exhibition of Ship Models n illustrating the development 2 warships has been opened In the the Royal United Service Instituhall. where models of English vespaddled war -canoe of the ninth Modern capital ship are being ainst a specially designed series The six dioramas are very d.489 words
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Article224 1931-04-15 17 Accounts of the British and Foreign inta of the British and Foreign Marine show that the company which has I a consistent profit earner v:as again able profit for 1929 although the reoot one of the best of recent years. for 1929 amounted to £550.408 payear were £219.708.224 words
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Article32 1931-04-15 17 Experts to Meet m London BritWi Radio— Official Service] Rugby, April IS. tls Committee which is engaged on -Italian Naval Agreement, and which oumed its meetings will re-assern-lon to-morrow.32 words
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Article1250 1931-04-15 17 The Speed Craze and The Navy In days when the last extremity of speed eoS hJ e hT IeSS f SaCrmCe Of and w^h «n T 6 a gOd before whom all ™n to L any P ret€nslons to wisdom are expected to bow. it is inviting derision1,250 words
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Article475 1931-04-15 17 Lifeboat Work m Atlantic Gale Dismasted, pumps choked, and water gaining on her. the Newfoundland schooner Dorothy Baird drifted m wild weather m the Atlantic for 15 days last yerir. Then the Swansea tanker British Valour hove m slight, a boat was put out for her475 words
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Article413 1931-04-15 17 Feared Loss of 10 Lives Douglas. Mar. IS. The steamer Citrine, of Glasgow, was wrecked off the southern const of the Isle of Man on Tuesday night, and it is feared that there are only two survivors, who managed to scramble ashore. The Citrine, a cargo vessel413 words
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Advertisement475 1931-04-15 17 Q^Xj^^J** Kvnaftokttp thin Jim m this hxosHy Jimati I JISKpI a°d bio* <m* out." J<Zg\ j Apollinciris M. NORDDEUTSCIM ISS LLOYD See the CANADIAN ROCKIES I iff 311 tll^llf Glf3tlCl6UP The 1 1 01^ 1 are lh ••^v intended M flxtiacs: OUTWARDS. */7 M^rt^ f REMSCHEID For Yokohama, Kobe, ji475 words
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Article444 1931-04-15 18 rSTAB* ACTORS EARNINGS British Museum Acquisition Interesting light is thrown on a theatrical wages dispute cf 1709 by a printed manifesto (hitherto unrecorded) which has been acquired by the Trustees of the British- Museum. The manifesto was issued by Mr. 'zachary Bagßs. Treasurer at the Theatre444 words
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Article230 1931-04-15 18 Passes Final Examination m Theory of War Windsor. Mrs. Gordon Potts, of Dial House, Datchet. has just pused at Oxford her final examination m military operations and theory of war. Mis. Potts, who is the Ont woman to obtain this distinction, is the wife of Mr. Gordon Francis230 words
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Article245 1931-04-15 18 Colonel's Losses m Rome Rome, March 17. The Italian police believe that they hare unearthed an international gang cf swindlers who have been working the confident c trick on a large scale m Rome. One of the men \i. arrest, an American named Leon Davidson I j245 words
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Article180 1931-04-15 18 Sir Henry Page Croft and The Government The Government can no longer control lowers In the House of Commons, and yet like barnacles, they cling ta the ship; I will probably go down m history as the 'BarParty," said Sir Henry Page Croft, m a petch at180 words
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Article131 1931-04-15 18 To Weigh 20z.. But io Look the Same On< s a i att i ,P tde the English:;!, a summer hat. This time, It ia actu subtle n a knowledge of the psychology of the En male. He la offering them Bomethini which is quite IndJstlngu131 words
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Article76 1931-04-15 18 A presentation watch which is »<i M has found its way **<* to the son o X^E nal recipient In a cuv. IMon ngl A woman living m j, x M',;; church sale a uork-box containing, among She, things, a stiver watch, which, an InscrinUon76 words
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Article35 1931-04-15 18 Magistrate, ftt West London: What fa vcui husband? Woman: I do not know—be fa never told me. Willesclen nagfettßte: Take ycur posttfaa wnously, pleabe. Prisoner: I am. sir Thi smile of mine is merely habit35 words
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Advertisement340 1931-04-15 18 I NUMERALS g Au'onvj 1 I: vislralion Plates. S S New stocks of (he latest type ffi white celluloid over aluminium i g can be obtained at extremely J S reasonable prices from c I Borneo Motors Ltd. i S Singapore, Penan":, Ipoh, \jr Malacca, Sercmban, Kuala C ■j Lumpur,340 words
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Advertisement412 1931-04-15 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares f £5 each E3.000.000 Reserve Fund £4.000,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors £3 000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star H ong Kong Saigon Amritsar412 words
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Advertisement340 1931-04-15 18 BANKING. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. < Incorporated m England i Capital £3,000.000 Subscribed 1 800.0J0 Paid-up 1.050.000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.345 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M. Ryrie, Esq. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq.. J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford, Esq., Sir Thomas Catto,340 words
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Advertisement247 1931-04-15 18 INSURANCE. THE /^^n SOUTH I r BRITISH K C^j'/ INSORANGB COMTANI FIRE, MARINE, TKANgj. AND MOTOR CAIi INSURANCE ACCEPTI I) v LOWEST CURRENT K\i Es L. C. MARGOLIOU Til. Office: 2. Finlayron Q PERSONAL ACCmKXTsT FATAL ACCIDENTS are have you made provl a of your dependents should overtake you? IT247 words
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Article736 1931-04-15 19 BA Year of General Depression my- first annunl BjsMNl meeting of m Bank, Limited, was held on March Mid 3, Crosby-square. London, i J S. Haskell (chairman of the company) I bairmaa In the eoone of his speech hrtaf to causes of which you are awar. the736 words
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Article130 1931-04-15 19 tocordlag to the preliminary statement of roflti the trading results for 1930 of the Nestle i Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company are timoat equivalent to those of 1929. Owing to exchange crisis, particularly m Australia "d Spain, it has been decided to make special "visions for depreciation on participations,130 words
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Article473 1931-04-15 19 Sincapore. April 10. The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other marketa there may be small variations. MEAT Beef steak (Round) K:ui 48 Beef stew or cmrj do 45 Pork, leaa do 56 P«;rk. lean and tat Ist quality) do 46473 words
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Article214 1931-04-15 19 The report of Java Amalgamated Rubber Estates. Limited, for 1930 states that a total of £7.842 was charged against, revenue during the year to meet Verponding, Canon, and in-come-tax payable m Java, and that after providing for this taxation ther? is a loss, including £2,234 expended on214 words
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Article432 1931-04-15 19 To- Day's Price Changes. EXCHANGE RATES April 14. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 23 27,32 London, 3 months' sight 23 13J16 London, 60 days' sight 2 3 25|32 London, 30 days 1 sight 2;3 3|4 London, demand 23 ***** London.' T.T. 2:3 11J16 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg, demand432 words
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Article947 1931-04-15 19 TUESDAY APRIL 14TH CLOSING QUOTATIONS Bayers Sellers. Asam Kumbang (£> 20s 22s 6d Austral Malay 19s 21s Aycr Hitam Tin (ss > 11s 3d 12s 3d x.d. Bangrin Tin 13s 6d 14s 6d Bating P&dang ($1) 10 15 Batu Caves ($1) 37 Vt 42 U Bukit Arang947 words
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Article156 1931-04-15 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT Singapore. Anril 14. Tin, Hull.— Hong Fatts 55 59. Taipings 32 37 4. Rahmans 70 75. Petalings 3.90 4.10, Johans 21 24. Sungei Luas 1.00 1.05. Hitam Tin 17 20. Rantau Prefs 40 45. Kintas 1.00 1.05, Penawats 57 61. Talam Mines 70 75. Malaya Consols156 words
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Article193 1931-04-15 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT Singapore, April 14. Although commodity prices are little changed since yesterday there is a bet;,er feeling evident m the share market and most of the speculative rubber and tin counters arc marked up i point or two. The passing of the tin quota scheme, by the193 words
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Article93 1931-04-15 19 i British Radio Official Service I Rugby. April 13. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam 12.10 1 Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5 l L .d.. Berlin 20.40 1 Brussels 34.95. Bucharest 817. Rio 3 9-16. Buenos Aires 38 11-16. Copenhagen 18.16-. Geneva 25.22'j. Helsing fors 193 's. Hong Kong 11%, Lisbon93 words
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Article24 1931-04-15 19 IFREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT I London. April 13. Stocks of rubber held m Britain cue as follow London 84.421. Liverpool 49.733.24 words
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67 1931-04-15 19 April 14th.. 12 o'clwk noon. Buyers Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 10 's 10 s Standard R.S.S. on Tender April 10 10 "s May 10 i-j \0 i June 10 11 July-Sept. 1146 11 s Oct-Dec. II 7 tm Tone of Market: Steady67 words
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Article35 1931-04-15 19 A Loss of £1,84:) Last Year (FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT f London. April 11. Golconda report for 1930 discloses a loss «>t £1.843. and a credit balance of £3.441 is bclnfc carried forward.35 words
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Article44 1931-04-15 19 Net Profit of £1,303,308 Last Year <Py Air Mail* I From Our Own Correspondent London. March 31. The report for the fwt mdsd Dtcombcr 31 last of Morris Motors Ltd.. issued this u-ik shows a Mi profit on trading and iMmtf £1,303.308.44 words
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Article309 1931-04-15 19 The Ratio of Crude and Reclaimed Crude rubber consumption m the Uuiu.i States amounted to 160.000 long tons during the last six months of 1930. and consumption of reclaimed rubber amounted to 65.500 lone tOM m the same period, according to the Department of Commerce. Comparable statistics309 words
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Article166 1931-04-15 19 t Capital Reduction Plans IBy Air Mail/ London. April g. A meeting is to be held on April t.. consider resolutions for capital reduction by the North Borneo State Rubber Co. and the cre-i--tion of 374.963 new shares of 2s. Tile amount including interest. oVfa| to tin*166 words
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Article162 1931-04-15 19 The Jnva Rubber Plantations harvested a crop of 708.5621 b. durm R 1930 (against 754 ()<»u|i, for 1929). of which 545.871 Jb. were sold at an average gross price of 5.27 d. per lb. <auainst 9.54 d.>. and the br lance has been valued ,t 2.58 d.162 words
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Article36 1931-04-15 19 During the past month the Firestone Tffr—t Rubber Company of California has added 100 employes to its payroll at its Los An K ele« factory. ThLs brings the tMal nt the present time to approximately 1.600.36 words
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Advertisement75 1931-04-15 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000. I Assurance m force over 538,000.000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements.) HEM) OFFICE Winchester House. StiiKapmv LONDON OFFICE: 27. Old Jewry. E C has C 20.000 deposited lh supreme coun and comp.es with the British Life durance Companies Act m75 words
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Advertisement67 1931-04-15 19 1 g^^graraiggigfi^^ f* A.D ,72Q e I i I flS^ O M C^OLANO 8 V «OYAI CHARTER/ |V j i FIRE MARINE LIFE MOTORCAR. Sjj I j Insurance with unquestionable s^urity, reasonable raten j prompt setiiements. Established over 200 years. j i Agencies throughout Malaya. jjj i J Branch Office67 words
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Article1897 1931-04-15 20 A Cricket Record Broke.n. Former Singapore Playex'K Big Innings m Shanghai. A Fine S.R.C. Partnership. Keppel Golf Club Alterations. Renfaritable Round m Ladies' Medal— Le^uc FootbalL The Satohs Win. Scottish and Amateur Cup Finals. Interesting sporting recollections of a few years back, when the 2nd Middlesex Regiment1,897 words
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Article51 1931-04-15 20 Holder's Success m State Semi-final [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Kuala Lumpur, April 14. appointed a large crowd m the first game The econd set was better fought, On K cve^ThT? n after had t-ice led 30- th redUCed tbe lead to 4-3 but lost the remaining51 words
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Article413 1931-04-15 20 FOUR GOALS S.C.C. Improve League Position SCC 4; S.R.C o The S.C.C. beat their Padang rivals the S.R.C.. easily, m the season's first division encounter between the two teams on the S C C ground yesterday evening, by four cleai goals Not that the SJt.C. did413 words
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Article274 1931-04-15 20 Results of Yesterday's Ties Results of yesterday's ties were as follow: Championship Doubles W. C. Hill and Dr. M. C. Bain beat J. S Nathan and H. H. Markham 6 l. 6 1. Veteran Doubles (Semi-Final) C. V. Miles and A. C. Potts vs. Hon. Mr. W. C.274 words
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Article33 1931-04-15 20 Major and Mrs. Nunn Win Mixed Doubles Mixed Doubles Handicap Final Major and Mrs. Nunn owe 15 beat Mrs Goldie and C. E. Hudson owe 15.4 5—7 6—4' 6 t33 words
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Article136 1931-04-15 20 Chinese Volunteer Club The ten best scores made at the Chinese Volunteer Rifle Club's Spoon Shoot held at Bukit Timah Range on Sunday conditionsfe.R. (a) 7 shots and 1 sighter— were as follows: 200 yds 300 yds 500 yds total Corpl. Tan Ah Ling 28 26 32 86136 words
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Article464 1931-04-15 20 BOUT AT THE RING Connell's Straight Left Turns Issue [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London, April 14. Connell. the Aldershot flyweight, beat Bud Walley. of Singapore, on points In a 15 round bout at The Ring. ConneU's accurate straight left turned a somewhat doubtful issue m464 words
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Article142 1931-04-15 20 Match With Sepoy Lines Club The match between the Sepoy Lines GoLf Club and the Race Course Golf Club, played on Sunday morning, on the Race Course, resulted m a win for the Race Course by 1% points to The following are the Scores. Sepoy Lir.es142 words
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Article51 1931-04-15 20 Score of 8 up Wins Ladies' Competition Eleven cards were taken out April for the Ladies* Spoon on Monday and the following were the scores returned: Miss V. M. H. Paitcrson 8 up Mrs. R. E. Earle up Miss K. Niblock all squ^ Mrs. L. Goodwin 251 words
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Article127 1931-04-15 20 A committee meeting of the Singapore branch was held m the Cricket Club on April 9th. The Hon. Treasurer reported that to date only 91 members had paid their subscriptions The applications for membership of Messrs G. S. Dunkley. P. S. M. D?w. E. A.127 words
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Article24 1931-04-15 20 WEDNESDAY'S TIE (at 615 p m Final E. A. Hudson and A. s. Owens vs P H Romney and W. Follenfant.24 words
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Page 20 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous141 1931-04-15 20 WEEKLY HONOURS LIST Batting 85 W. Ess. S.R.C. vs. S.C.C. XI. 63* Peterson. S.R C. vs. S.C.C. XI. 61* Galley. RE. vs. Indian Assocn. 61 C. H. Rae. S.C.C. XI vs. Ceylon S.C. 51" G Fernandez. St. Joseph's Inst., vs. R.E. Bowling 8 for 50. Bennett. Gloucester Reg-... vs SCC141 words
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